Weekly Choice - Section B - August 29, 2013

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By Mike Dunn

GAYLORD The 2013 prep

football season officially

kicks off this weekend and

there are nine games featur-

ing the 11 teams from the

Weekly Choice coverage

area.

On Thursday, Aug. 29,

Cheboygan visits Gaylord in

a much-anticipated show-

down between these peren-

nial rivals. The game marks

the return of Will Cleaver to

the Gaylord sidelines and its

sure to be a packed house,

especially with the Chiefs of

Hall of Fame coach Jack

Coon coming to town.

In other games set for

Thursday, Gaylord St. Mary

visits Hillman, Roscommon

travels to Grayling, Onawaygoes to Inland Lakes,

Mancelona plays host to Elk

Rapids and Whittemore-

Prescott travels to Mio.

On Friday, Aug. 30,

Petoskey plays host to Sault

Ste. Marie, Pellston enter-

tains Forest Area and

Johannesburg-Lewiston goes

east to take on Tawas Area.

The game between

Gaylord and Cheboygan is

very important for both

teams for different reasons.

The Blue Devils have

struggled in recent seasons,

winning just three games the

past four years. Last year

they didnt win a game.

Cleaver would love to get his

return season off to a posi-

tive start to help ignite a

return to the winning ways

that marked his eight-year

tenure with Gaylord from

2000 to 20007. A win over

rival Cheboygan would pro-

vide a huge boost of confi-

dence to his players and it

would help to rally the com-

munity around the program

once again.

For Cheboygan, a win at

Gaylord is huge not just

because of the rivalry factor

but because of the rugged

independent schedule the

Chiefs play each year. Coon

has never been one to shy

away from tough opponents

during his storied tenure

and this year is no excep-

tion. Cheboygan faces five

Class A foes, including

Marquette and Escanaba in

weeks two and three. The

Chiefs have made the play-

offs in five of the past seven

seasons, including 2012. A

win at Gaylord would set the

Chiefs in the right direction;

a loss would make a return

to the postseason that much

more challenging.

At Grayling, veteran head

coach Tim Sanchez enter-tains perennial week-one foe

Roscommon. The high-pow-

ered Vikings are hoping a

week-one triumph over the

talented Bucks will ignite

another highly successful

regular-season campaign.

The Vikings are 24-3 in the

regular season since 2010,

including the first perfect 9-

0 season in school history a

year ago. Included in that

was the schools first-ever

win over perennial rival

Traverse City St. Francis.

Sanchez, the Top Choice

Coach of the Year in 2012, is

architect of the versatile, up-

tempo Sanchez Spread, one

of the most prolific offensive

schemes in the state and one

of the most entertaining to

watch. The high-octane

assault features the return of

the lethal lefty, senior Jake

Swander at QB as the engi-

neer, and junior big-play

specialist Scout Tobin as a

runner and receiver, among

other key playmakers.

Three area coaches are

making their debut at the

varsity level in week one: Joe

Smokevitch at

Johannesburg-Lewiston, Jim

Cleaver at Onaway and

Kevin OConnell at Gaylord

St. Mary.

Smokevitch is a familiar

face at J-L, having served

with the program for 14 sea-

sons. He takes over a well-

run program with a tradition

of success. Smokevitchs first

test as head man is Friday atTawas.

Jim Cleaver is also a famil-

iar face at Onaway, having

served as the defensive coor-

dinator under the previous

two coaches. Cleaver is hop-

ing to guide the talented

Cardinals back to the play-

offs again this year. He faces

a stern test at Inland Lakes,

however, where the Bulldogs

of coach Stan Schramm

appear poised for an out-

standing season in the

rugged Ski Valley North.

OConnell is a familiar

face at St. Mary but not as a

coach. He and his family

attend St. Mary Cathedral

and his children attend

school there. OConnell lives

in nearby Johannesburg and

is well known in the Gaylord

community. He also served

previously as a defensive

coach and coordinator at

Gaylord under former head

coach Will Cleaver before

serving as defensive coordi-

nator under Sanchez at

Grayling the past four sea-

sons. OConnell is looking to

restore a Snowbird program

that has battled depth andsize issues in recent seasons

and has struggled as a con-

sequence in the win-loss

column. OConnells debut

as head coach is on the road

against Hillman, a perennial

playoff contender, so it wont

be an easy one.

At Mancelona, head coach

Dan Boo Derrer is looking

to get the 2013 season off to

a strong start again and a

victory over perennial week-

one rival Elk Rapids before a

large, loud home crowd

would be a perfect way to do

it. The Ironmen bring a 26-

game regular-season win-

ning streak into the contest,

including victories over the

Elks the past two years (after

the Elks had beaten

Mancelona 20 straight

times). Mancelonas last reg-

ular-season loss, in fact, was

to Elk Rapids on Aug. 27,

2010.

The Ironmen have made

the playoffs in six of the

seven seasons of the Derrer

Era and have posted a 29-4

record the past three sea-

sons, including 10 wins in

2011 and again in 2012.Mio, seeking a return to

the playoffs for the 14th time

in 15 seasons, entertains tal-

ented Whittemore-Prescott

once again. The Cardinals

have had Mios number in

recent years, however. Coach

Jim Gendernaliks

Thunderbolts will be looking

to beat Whittemore for the

first time since the 2006 sea-

son.

Pellston, which had a big

turnaround last year under

then first-year coach Ben

Schley, plays host to Forest

Area in a game that both

teams badly want to win.

The hardworking, hard-hit-

ting Hornets were 4-2 after

six games last season before

losing the final three games

against very tough oppo-

nents. To realistically vie for

a playoff berth this season,

the Hornets need a home

victory on Friday.

Petoskey is looking to

make a return to the playoffs

after just missing out a year

ago, finishing with a 5-4

record, including a close

defeat at the hands of peren-

nial playoff powerMenominee in week nine.

The Northmen of coach

Kerry VanOrman face a

familiar foe in Sault Ste.

Marie and have enjoyed suc-

cess against the Blue Devils

in recent years, posting a 10-

1 record in the past 11 sea-

sons.

Petoskey is hoping a win

in week one will spark a

return to the postseason.

The Northmen, a hustling,

physical team under

VanOrmans leadership, had

made the playoffs four

straight years prior to the

2012 season.

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REMINDER TO AREA COACHES

Week 1:

Thursday, Aug. 29:Cheboygan at Gaylord

Gaylord St. Mary at HillmanRoscommon at GraylingOnaway at Inland LakesElk Rapids at Mancelona

Whittemore-Prescott at Mio

Friday, Aug. 30:Johannesburg-Lewiston at Tawas Area

Forest Area at PellstonSault Ste. Marie at Petoskey


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By Mike Dunn

GAYLORD One of the big

question on everyones mind

as the Gaylord football sea-

son kicks off this Thursday at

the home stadium is if head

coach Will Cleaver can do it

again.

As Cleaver begins his sec-

ond term as the Blue Devil

coach with the much-antici-

pated clash against perennial

rival Cheboygan, folks are

understandably looking backto Cleavers first tenure as

coach from 2000 to 2007

when he led Gaylord to a 52-

18 overall record and six

playoff appearance in eight

seasons.

The Blue Devil faithful are

hoping the game with

Cheboygan, win or lose,

marks the start of another

outstanding chapter in the

history of Gaylord football.

The timing couldnt be bet-

ter for the return of Cleaver,

who is taking over a program

which has been struggling in

recent seasons for a variety of

reasons. The Blue Devils, a

dominant team in the Big

North Conference during the

first Cleaver Era, have won

just three games in the past

four seasons and have been

winless twice, includi ng

2012.

Cleaver is very confident

things will turn around. How

quickly the program can turn

around, though, is difficult to

gauge. And thats the second

big question on everyones

mind.

Cleaver is looking at this

initial season more from the

perspective of improving day

to day and week to week

rather than in terms of wins

and losses. Theres no ques-

tion that he likes the poten-

tial of his team, however.

We have a lot of good kids

to work with and I think we

have good potential, he said.

How long it will take us to

realize our poential is hard to

say but I do expect us to get

better every week this season

and I expect us to be compet-

itive.

While Cleaver realizes theseason doesnt stand or fall

on how well the Blue Devils

fare in the opener with

Cheboygan, he also recog-

nizes that it is an important

game.

I would say that given

where we were last year and

the kids not tasting much

success, the first game is

huge for us mentally as much

as anything, he said. Its a

key to jumpstarting the sea-

son.

Cheboygan represents a

very tough week-one chal-

lenge and Cleaver knows it.

He and Cheboygan Hall of

Fame head coach Jack Coon

have engaged in some mem-

orable wars through the

years, often with the out-

come of the games being

decided on the last drive.

Coach Coon does a great

job with his teams, Cleaver

said. Theyre always ready to

play and always well-

coached. They hit hard and

play hard from start to finish.

We have to come in prepared

to play a complete game.

Cleaver said he is looking

for 6-second competitors

who will play a full 6 seconds

on every snap and not just

settle for 2 or 3 seconds of full

effort.

We dont know yet if the

kids know how to finish a

game and win it, he said.

We can make plays but do

the kids know how to finish a

game? Thats part of my con-

cern. Its critical to try and

take that step in the first

game.

Gaylord fields some explo-

sive playmakers in junior

running back Cotton Neff,junior slot receiver Collin

Watters and junior QB Steve

Fitzek. Playmakers like Neff,

Watters and Fitzek typically

thrive in Cleavers lock-and-

load offensive schemes but

theres bound to be a learning

curve, not just for the skill

positions but for all the play-

ers on the 2013 roster as they

become accustomed to a

new system.

Cleaver liked how the Blue

Devils looked in the presea-

son scrimmage with Alma,

Roscommon and

Frankenmuth. He liked the

cohesiveness he saw at times

in the scoring drives and he

liked the aggressiveness of

the defense, which forced

several turnovers. Neff,

Watters and Robb Trelfa all

had interceptions.

Its still a work in progress,

though.

The game with Cheboygan

will reveal in a more telling

way just how far along the

Blue Devils are on that path-

way.

Going into the season

opener, Cleaver said he has

been impressed with the way

Fitzek has handled the quar-

terbacking duties.

Steven has stepped up

nicely in the passing game,the coach reported. He

moves really well in the pock-

et and hes doing a good job

of finding open receivers. He

hasnt tried to force the ball,

which is critical.

He has the ability to find

the open receivers and make

plays that you need a kid like

that is youre going to be suc-

cessful, he added.

Cleaver also commended

the elusive Neff, a pocket

rocket with a motor that

doesnt quit, and sophomore

Shane Foster for bursting

through the holes during the

scrimmage like they were

launched from a fire hose.

The coach also liked the wayWatters poured on the juice

and made plays down the

field and he was impressed

with the blocking and hands

of tight end Zach Pasternak

and the fluid moves of receiv-

er Robb Trelfa as well.

Cleaver is not the only

familiar face returning to the

sidelines this season. Doug

James, better known to

everyone as Boomer, is

back as defensive coordina-

tor. Craig Phelps is back as

the O-line coach. Bob

McNamara is back working

with the running backs and

Nate Bartow is back working

with the linebackers.

Assistants Kyle Phelps andDoug Robinson return from

last years staff. Kyle works

with the tight ends and H-

backs and Robinson with the

inside linebackers. Veteran

Doug Waha, who coached at

Charlevoix for several years,

joins the Gaylord fraternity to

work with the receiver s.

Shawn Sargent, a former Blue

Devil standout player in the

late 1990s, coaches the out-

side linebackers.

Mike Wolford, Rich

Marshall, Irving Lambert and

Dave Schuster are back as

volunteer coaches as well.

Gaylord head coach begins second stinton Blue Devil sidelines on Thursdaywhen Cheboygan comes calling

Will Cleaver is hoping to restor the Gaylord gridiron program to the success of his

first tenure as coach.

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By Mike Dunn

GAYLORD The road to

the title in the Ski Valley

Conference South still leads

through Mancelona. The

Ironmen of coach Dan Boo

Derrer are the three-time

defending league champs

and bring a 21-game SVC

winning streak into the 2013

season.

The Ski Valley will be divid-

ed into North and South divi-

sions for the second year in a

row, though theres talk of

combining the teams into

one large league next year.

For this year, Mancelona

appears to be the team to

beat again in the Ski Valley

South. Vying to wrest the title

from the Ironmen will be

Onaway, Central Lake,

Johannesburg-Lewiston,

Gaylord St. Mary and Forest

Area.

In the North, St. Ignace is

the returning champion after

going unbeaten in 2012 with

Inland Lakes, Pickford,

Rudyard and Pellston as con-

tenders. Rogers City was part

of the Ski Valley North a year

ago but has moved out of the

league.

MANCELONAMancelona lost 12 players

to graduation, including All-

State running back Wyatt

Derrer and quarterback Kyle

Schepperley, but the cup-

board is far from bare.

Hard-driving, leg-churn-

ing senior fullback Logan

Borst (5-9, 185) is a three-

year starter in the backfield

and silky-smooth senior half-back Justin Spires (6-1, 185)

returns to the varsity for his

third year. Spires, who was

injured and missed part of

last season, is the latest of the

breakaway threats the

Ironmen seem to produce

year after year.

Seniors Jake Allen and Nick

Bevins were backfield

reserves last year and will

rotate in at halfback with var-

sity newcomers Chase Wilcox

and Cole VanWagoner.

Senior Jake Winstead (5-10,

175) steps in at quarterback

to engineer the run-oriented

double-wing offense of the G r o u n d - a n d - P o u n d

Ironmen. He started three

games a year ago when

Schepperley was sidelined

with an injury and he p layed

in the second half of nearly

every game leading the

reserve unit

Jake has some varsity

experience and he knows

how to run the offense,

Derrer said. He also throws

the ball very well and that

makes us a threat passing the

ball, too.

All-Confere nce center

Tristen Fleet (6-2, 275)

anchors the O-line withreturning starters Garrett

Derrer (5-10, 190) at guard

and Tristan Waters (6-1, 220)

at tackle. Senior Nick Balhorn

(5-9, 180) will take over one

of the guard slots. Senior

Luke Smigielski (5-11, 185) is

back at tight end and senior

Cody Derrer mans the other

tight end spot.

The Ironmen arent quite

as big or quite as deep up

front as theyve been in

recent years but they still

possess the best and most

experienced O-line in the

league and that will make

them tough to beat.On the defensive side,

Smigielski returns at inside

linebacker for the aggressive

Iron Curtain defense and is

joined inside by Balhorn (5-9,

180) in Mancelonas 5-2

defensive alignment. Other

key returnees include Keegan

Richardson (6-2, 300) on the

D-line, Garrett Derrer at out-

side linebacker and Cody

Derrer at defensive end.

Borst and Spires return to the

secondary.

Every year is different,

Derrer said. What weve

done in the past doesnt mat-

ter; we have to go out and

perform if we want to have

success this season. Our

goals havent changed. We

wont overlook anybody and

well take things one game at

a time and see what hap-

pens.

Mancelona has become

accustomed to having a

bulls-eye on its back the past

three seasons and the 2013

season will be no different.

Its been that way the past

few years; we get everybodys

best game because every-

body wants to knock us off,

Derrer said.

Derrer anticipates a strong

challenge from Onaway this

season for the league title.

They have a lot of skill

kids back, he said. Joburg is

always good. Central Lake

doesnt have great numbers

but they have the Brockman

kid and theyre well-coached.

St. Mary has some talent and

theyre gong to be better.

Forest Area always has speed

and kids like (Justin) Burke

who can make plays.

Mancelona will also face

St. Ignace this season, some-

thing which didnt happen a

year ago. The Saints went

unbeaten in the Ski Valley

North last year, so a game

between the two division

front-runners could crown

an unofficial Ski Valley cham-

pion in 2013.

Playing St. Ignace is good

for us, Derrer said. It should

be a great game thatll benefit

both teams.

Mancelona opens the sea-

son at home against tradi-

tional Class B rival Elk Rapids

before taking on St. Ignace in

game two.

Well definitely know after

first the two games what we

have, Derrer said. Those

games will be a good test for

us.

Mancelona has won 10

straight games and advancedto the Div. 7 district finals the

past two years before losing

to quality opponents. In

2011, the Ironmen lost at

Traverse City St. Francis and

last year they lost at

Ishpeming.

Our goal is the same. We

want to repeat as league

champs, try to win every

game on the schedule and

hopefully put ourselves in

position to get to the district

finals and win it this time.

ONAWAYOn paper, the team that

appears to have the bestchance of matching up with

Mancelona is Onaway under

first-year head coach Jim

Cleaver. Onaway made the

playoffs a year ago with a 5-4

record.

The Cardinals have the

most experienced group of

returning skill players and

possess outstanding team

speed. They have an experi-

enced as well.

Versatile senior Matt

Tollini (5-9, 165) is back

behind center running a

diversified offense that fea-

tures multiple formations

ranging from the spread tothe pro set to the I-forma-

tion. Tollini is ver y quick and

athletic and is considered the

top overall quarterback in

the league going into the sea-

son. He can run the option

and kill you if you let him

turn the corner. He can throw

the short pass accurately and

throw the deep ball.

Senior wide receivers

Tommy Auger (5-9, 150) and

Carlos Bautista (6-2, 185)

both return and will give

opposing defenses fits with

their speed. Auger and

Bautista can go vertical on

any given play and generate a

quick six.

The backfield is fast also.

Senior sizzler Noah Bacon (5-

9, 180) returns at tailback

with power-running Jamaal

Porter (5-9, 210) at fullback.

Fiery freshman D.J.

Fenstermaker (5-6, 200) is a

little package of pure dyna-

mite, ready to explode on any

given snap unless he is blan-

keted by the defense.

Seniors Chris Cleaver (5-

11, 205), Casey Watson (5-9,

195) and Frank Ramos (5-6,

190) are all returning starters

on the O-line along with

Mike Hart and junior Cody

Whitsitt. Junior Cody Morell

(6-1, 180) is a key varsity

newcomer at tight end.

The Cardinals will be able

to score points this season.

The fate of the Onaway sea-

son may depend on how well

the defense fares. Most of the

starters are returning for a

defense that gave up too

many big plays a year ago but

could be poised to make

things hard on enemy offens-

es this time around.

Will Tollini is the new

defensive coordinator for

Onaway this season. The goal

is to be effectively aggressive

and limit the opponents to

an average of 14 points or

less.

Watson, Ramos and

Cleaver are returning D-line

starters with Tollini back at

linebacker and Auger and

Bautista returning to the sec-

ondary.

After just making it into the

playoffs with five wins a year

ago, one chief goal for the

Cardinals in 2013 is to get at

least six wins in the regular

season and then to win in the

postseason.

Our goal this year is to get

into the playoffs with at least

six wins and be the first

Onaway team since 1976 to

win a playoff game, Cleaversaid.

CENTRAL LAKEAt Central Lake, coach Rob

Heeke has some key play-

makers returning from a

team that posted a 7-4 record

and reached the Div. 8 dis-

trict finals a year ago. Senior

halfbacks Will Brockman (6-

2, 185) and George Thayer (6-

0, 185) form a prolific 1-2

punch in the backfield.

Senior Sam Potter (6-2, 180)

is back at receiver and will

also see time at quarterback.

The greatest challenge for

the Trojans will be depth.Heeke has just 16 players on

the varsity, including six

sophomores.

Iron man football is back

at Central Lake, Heeke said.

Brockman is explosive,

having amassed more than

1,200 yards rushing a year

ago while scoring 148 points.

Thayer, though he was used

primarily as a blocker, also

gained more than 700 yards.

Potter will split time at QB

along with sophomore Ben

Hicks (5-10, 160), who is very

fast and will see duty at half-

back when Potter is calling

the signals.Seniors Jeff Joyce (6-2, 220)

and Corbin Newton (6-0,

200) anchor an O-line that

has decent size but is thin in

numbers.

There are five returning

starters on defense, includ-

ing Brockman at linebacker,

Thayer at defensive end and

Potter in the secondary.

Junior linebackers Jack

Dawson (6-1, 180) and Alan

Szoka (5-11, 185) are key

newcomers to the varsity

along with sophomore Chase

Ritchie (5-9, 189) and junior

Luke Seaney (5-9, 155) in the

secondary.

Central Lakes starting unit

is solid on both sides of the

ball but the Trojans cannotafford injuries.

This is the fastest team

weve had and the strongest

in my four years as coach,

Heeke said. If our young

guys can get up to speed as

quickly as possible and we

can stay healthy, I expect us

to be competitive.

JOHANNESBURG-LEWISTON

At Johannesb urg-

Lewiston, first-year head

coach Joe Smokevitch fields a

team that is long on potential

but short on varsity experi-

ence. The Cardinals lostmore starters to graduation

than anyone else by far from

the team that reached the

Div. 8 regional championship

game with Beal City a year

ago. Thats the bad news. The

good news is there are some

seriously talented playmak-

ers coming up through the

ranks of a JV squad that lost

just one game last season.

Smokevitch is entering his

14th season with the

Johannesburg program and

served as offensive coordina-

tor under previous head

coach John Bush. Before

coming to Johannesburg,Smokevitch cut his teeth

playing every line position

for the storied Crystal Falls

Forest Park program in the

late 1980s under legendary

coach Dick Mettlach. The

turf-churning running attack

is in Joes blood.

We wont be changing a

whole lot, he said. We may

spread teams out a little

more but were gong to run

the football. Well do some

full-house stuff and take

what the other teams give us.

Well use some of the jet

series and throw a little more

but were still a wing-T teamat heart.

Sophomore Brandon Huff

(6-2, 180) takes over at QB

after doing very well at the JV

level. He throws accurately

and runs hard but what

Smokevitch likes the most is

Huffs on-the-field savvy,

something thats essential in

an offensive scheme that

requires option reads on

each snap.

Hard-nosed senior Dillon

Cushman (5-10, 180) is the

most experienced halfback

on the roster. Sophomores

Nick May (5-10, 175), Ethan

May (5-6, 140) and LoganHuff (5-9, 165) have histories

of explosive plays as JV play-

ers but they still have to

prove themselves on the var-

sity.

Seniors Coalton Huff (5-10,

160) and Cam Nickert (6-2,

180) return at tight end and

are capable receivers and

blockers. They bolster the O-

line along with seniors Brad

Kussrow (6-0, 210) at center

and Logan Hipsher (5-10,

200) at tackle.

Cushman at inside line-

backer, Kussrow at defensive

end and Coalton Huff at free

safety are returning starters

for the Cardinals defensively.

Logan Huff and Brandon

Huff will man linebackerposts in the 5-3 scheme.

Our problem is were not a

very experienced team and

were not very big with just

two kids over 200 pounds,

Smokevitch said. We have

24 kids on the varsity and

only one starter returning on

offense. The sophomore class

is really strong and very fast

but those kids are on a steep

learning curve.

GAYLORD ST. MARYAt Gaylord St. Mary, first-

year coach Kevin OConnell

is seeking to restore the roar

to a Snowbird programwhich was winless last year

and has struggled in recent

seasons chiefly because of

depth and size issues.

OConnell, who served

previously as defensive coor-

dinator at both Gaylord and

Grayling, has some proven

playmakers to work with,

including senior Nick

Harrington (5-10, 175), a

slashing runner who is taking

over at QB this season to

engineer the Snow Pistol

offense. Senior Carmen

Juneac (5-11, 210) is a beast

at fullback and Anders

Marquard (5-10, 180) can runwith power at tailback and

has the speed to turn the cor-

ner.

When Harrington goes to

the air, he has some rangy

targets in long-armed senior

Charles Strehl (6-4, 190) and

junior Orion Beningo (6-3,

195), who has been moved

from tackle to tight end.

Super-quick sophomores

Adam Nowicki (5-10, 145)

and Alphonse Buclay (5-6,

150) bring speed to the

receiving corps.

Senior two-year starters

Brendan Nowicki (6-1, 255) at

center and rugged WillieCanfield (5-11, 185) at guard

anchor the O-line.

Junior middle linebacker

Cole Loffer (5-11, 195) will be

in the thick of the action for

OConnells aggressive 4-3

defense. Beningo at defen-

sive end and Juneac at

strong-side linebacker are

key returnees.

The secondary should be a

strength with Harrington at

strong safety, Marquard at

free safety and Adam

Nowicki and Jack Lochinski

at cornerbacks.

St. Mary plays another very

tough schedule, especially

with the addition of strong

non-league foes Ubly at

home in week six and

Kingsley at home in week

nine. The Snowbirds face six

teams that made the playoffs

in 2012.

The opener at Hillman onThursday is a stiff test but a

victory for the Snowbirds in

week one would get the

OConnell Era off to a terrific

start and perhaps set the

stage for a true turnaround

this season.

FOREST AREAAt Forest Area, coach Josh

Merchant has the skill play-

ers returning but the line is

quite young.

The Warriors boast a pair

of rangy, experienced play-

makers at receiver in speedy

seniors Justin Burke (6-4,

190) and Scott Sedwick (6-7,195). Senior Austin Vance (6-

2, 205) switched from tight

end to QB for the final four

games last season and the

team responded well to his

leadership. He brings tough-

ness to the QB role and is

adept at reading defenses. He

is also a hard-nosed runner

with the ability to get the ball

into the hands of Burke and

Sedwick when he goes to the

air.

Sophomore Dion Burke (5-

10, 195) is expected to be a

high-impact starter at full-

back. He joins senior speed-

ster Hayden Hollister in thebackfield along with sopho-

more sprinters Eric Wagner

(5-7, 145) and Paul Korn (5-8,

160). All the skill players on

the Forest Area roster run 40

yards in less than 5 seconds.

Junior Mike White (6-0,

205), who has been moved

from center to tackle, is the

only experienced lineman

returning. Junior Reese

Velfling (6-0, 250) is a key

newcomer at center.

The Warriors will use mul-

tiple fronts defensively.

Hollister returns at rush end

and will also play some line-

backer. Dion Burke will playthe middle with older broth-

er Justin Burke and Sedwick

returning to the secondary.

Junior Chris Shelske (5-9,

170) is a key newcomer on

the D-line.

I expect us to play hard to

the whistle on every play,

Merchant said. If we do that,

I think we can look at the

scoreboard in the fourth

quarter and be there with

most teams.

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FIFE LAKE There was

another beautiful summer

sunset in Fife Lake on Friday

night surrounding the weekly

racing program held at the

fast three-eighths mile high-

banked dirt oval of Cherry

Raceway. The show was

headlined by the final visit

from the Hirams Lightning

Sprints, which joined the

Auto Value UMP DIRTcar

Super Late Models, Pro

Streets, Factory Stocks, Four-

Cylinder Warriors, and

Crossroads Chevrolet

Compacts.

The Pro Streets were the

first feature to hit the racingsurface with defending track

champion Allen Oyer of

Mancelona and Kevin

Newberry of Gaylord on the

front row for the 15-lap fea-

ture event. Newberry bested

the competition early by tak-

ing the lead after lap one. The

position battles continued

behind him in a race which

had several late cautions.

Newberry though, would not

see anyone challenge him as

he got the win.

This was the fourth win of

year for the 49-year turf

churner from Gaylord in the

Diamond Performance /Chevrolet. Oyer ended up in

the second spot with 15-year

old Jimmy Hiller, Jeff Chalker,

and Mark Phillips making up

the top five finishers. Oyer,

the Mancelona Missile, was

the winner of the lone heat

race.

Dalton Bouschor, 14, and

14-year old defending track

champion Chris Casey led

out the main event field for

the 15-lap Crossroads

Chevrolet Compacts. Casey

took the advantage right after

the drop of the green and

would not look back from

there, leading every lap fromgreen to checkered while

picking up the win.

Casey earned his second

win of the season behind the

wheel of his Wilsons

Plumbing / Mercury XR7

Cougar. Ricky Wilson, 16, had

to settle for second.

Bouschor, 16-year old Calvin

Ingleston and 11-year old

Andrea Taghon rounded out

the top five. Wilson took

home the win in the lone

heat race.

The Factory Stocks were

out next for what was a 15-

lap feature with Dan

Wierman and Karl McClellan

making up the front row.

Wierman led after the open-

ing lap and would remain

there until lap three. That

was when 2011 track cham-

pion Emery Smith made the

move to take the top spot

away and clear for the lead.

He would be able to hang on

from there and pick up the

checkered flag.

This was the third victoryfor the 41-year old Smith

from Fife Lake in his Superior

Inspection Service /

Chevrolet. He finished just

ahead of Kevin Stricker. Peni

Lalonde of Lake City,

Jeremiah Woebbeking and

McClellan were the top five.

Stricker was the heat race

winner.

Then it was time for the

final appearance by the

Hirams Lightning Sprints in a

15-lap main event. Ron

Ramoy and Chuck Erickson

led the field down to the

green flag. Ramoy took the

lead in the early going.However, on lap three Bill

Dunham would rise to the

occasion with great momen-

tum and take the lead and

pull out to a healthy lead. The

race would go caution free

with Dunham getting the

win.

Dunham earned the victo-

ry in his T& E Racing spon-

sored machine. Justin Ward

finished as the runner-up.

Tom Hunt, Mack Erickson

and Ramoy capped off the

top five. The heat race win-

ners were Dunham and

Ramoy, and Dunham also

won the four car dash.The Four-Cylinder

Warriors came out next for a

15-lap excursion with row

one consisting of Jim

Luhtanen and Jeremy Tulick.

After the opening circuit

Tulick took the lead and the

race would end up never see-

ing the likes of a caution flag,

going straight from green to

checkered.

This was the fourth win of

the year for the 34-year-old

Tulick from Cadillac in his

Sonnys Garage / Dodge.

Andrew Austin, the Manton

Marauder, wound up finish-

ing second. Arlie Cooper, Bob

Craycraft, and Jeremy Wood

rounded out the top five.

Craycraft won the heat.

Finally, the Auto Value

UMP DIRTcar Late Models

went head-to-head in a 20-

lap feature event. J.T.

Anderson and 2010 track

champion Greg Gokey made

up the front row for the A-

Main. Once the race began

Gokey wasted no time get-ting to the front of the field.

He would stay there until lap

seven. That was when five

time track champion Eric

Spangler of Lake City made

the move for the lead and

didnt look back from there as

he led every lap from there.

Spangler, 44, picked up his

fourth win of the year in his

Spangler Heating & Cooling /

Mastersbilt. Butch Straight

finished second. Jim Billet,

Anderson, and Steve

Nieuwenhuis completed the

top five. The preliminary heat

wins went to Nieuwenhuis

and 19-year old JordanErickson. Spangler also won

the four-car dash and set fast

time in qualifying with a time

of 13.596.

This Friday, August 30,

Cherry Raceway will be host-

ing their 2013 Season

Championship for all of their

local divisions. The Auto

Value UMP DIRTcar Super

Late Models, Weller Truck

Parts UMP DIRTcar

Modifieds, Pro Streets,

Factory Stocks, Four-

Cylinder Warriors, and

Crossroads Chevrolet

Compacts will all be in action

as all of the drivers fight hardfor their track championship

point battles.

The pit gates open at 5

p.m. Grandstand gates open

at 6 p.m. Practice also starts

at 6 p.m. Qualifying for Late

Models and Modifieds will

take place at 6:30 p.m. with

racing slated for 7:30 p.m.

Cherry Raceway is located

at 8649 East M-113 in Fife

Lake. For more information,

call (231)-468-1477.

Dont forget to check out

the track website at

www.cherryraceway.com.

CHERRY RACEWAYPOINTS STANDINGS

As of August 23UMP LATE MODEL

1. Adam Erickson, Traverse

City 447

2. Steve Nieuwenhuis,

Copemish 377 (-70)

3. Eric Spangler, Lake City

375 (-72)

4. Alex Beeman, Buckley 345

(-102)

5. Steve Zakrajsek,

Williamsburg 312 (-135)

6. Andy Nickerson III, Grawn

(R) 297 (-150)7. Phil Lalonde, Lake City

281 (-166)

8. Butch Straight, Traverse

City 275 (-172)

9. Autumn Beeman, Buckley

(R) 272 (-175)

10. J.T. Anderson, Cadillac

240 (-207)

UMP MODIFIEDS

1. Dennis Taghon, Empire

489

2. Wayne Taghon, Empire

392 (-97)

3. James Clem, Kalkaska (R)

328 (-161)

4. Joe Rokos, Interlochen 306

(-183)

5. Paul Johnson, Arcadia 250

(-239)

6. Jeremy Metepenagen,

Traverse City 206 (-283)

6. Tyson Roush, Traverse City

205 (-284)

7. Greg Gokey, Buckley 195 (-

294)

8. Paul Buckler, Kalkaska 180

(-309)

10. Larry Cade, Buckley 163

(-326)

11. Davin Reckow, Kingsley

151 (-338)

PRO STREET

1. Allen Oyer, Mancelona 491

2. J.J. Arbour, Kalkaska 404 (-

87)

3. Jimmy Hiller, Kalkaska (R)

397 (-94)

4. Kevin Newberry, Gaylord

312 (-179)

5. Bob Green, Fife Lake 299

(-192)

6. Joe Fisher, Kingsley 192 (-

299)

7. Jeff Chalker, Fife Lake 176

(-315)

8. Tracy Skaggs, Alden 175 (-

316)

9. John Hittle, Alden 169 (-

322)

10. Roger McQueen,Mancelona (R) 142 (-349)

11. Tayler Wagener, Fife Lake

83 (-408)

12. Dan Hersey, Traverse City

43 (-448)

FACTORY STOCKS

1. Kevin Stricker, Traverse

City 516

2. Emery Smith, Fife Lake

502 (-14)

3. Jeremiah Woebbeking,

Kingsley 419 (-97)

4. Karl McClellen, Manistee

358 (-158)

5. Dan Wierman, Michigan

272 (-244)

6. Peni Lalonde, Lake City202 (-314)

7. Richard Cebula Jr., Grawn

171 (-345)

8. Frank Hincks, Traverse

City 118 (-398)

9. Robert Hittle, Alden 107 (-

409)

10. Craig Wertz, Michigan 66

(-450)

11. Roger Cebula III,

Traverse City 64 (-452)

12. Roger McQueen,

Mancelona 61 (-455)

COMPACTS

1. Ricky Wilson,

Williamsburg 506

2. Chris Casey, Williamsburg

488 (-18)

3. Reanna Doberstein,

Interlochen 463 (-43)

4. Andrea Taghon, Empire

(R) 365 (-141)

5. Calvin Ingleston, Frankfort

(R) 332 (-174)

6. Dalton Bouschor, Traverse

City 256 (-250)

7. Kayley Hincks, Traverse

City (R) 191 (-315)

8. Ryan Andras, Lake City

144 (-362)

9. Jimmie Brown, Michigan

142 (-364)

10. Hunter Carrier, Benzonia(R) 133 (-373)

11. Autumn Beeman,

Buckley 110 (-396)

WARRIORS

1. Andrew Austin, Manton

519

2. Jeremy Tulick, Cadillac 504

(-15)

3. Bob Craycraft, Traverse

City 460 (-59)

4. Jeremy Wood, Manton (R)

411 (-108)

5. Arlie Cooper, Honor 387 (-

132)

6. Jim Luhtanen, Traverse

City (R) 352 (-167)

7. Russ Carrier, Benzonia 250(-269)

8. Nick Olds, Empire 227 (-

292)

9. Jackson White, Fife Lake

(R) 206 (-313)

10. Dan Walkowiak, Traverse

City (R) 180 (-339)

11. Darren Bowers, Marion

167 (-352)

Gaylord turf churner edges Mancys Oyer in ProStreets thriller for fourth feature win of season

Newberry wins again at Cherry

Kevin Newberry of Gaylord waves the checkered flag in the winners circle at

Cherry Raceway.

courtesy of cherry raceway

Minnows are a popular

bait option for many anglers,

but do you know the differ-

ence between the various

species? Understanding

these differences can help

you excel during your next

fishing adventure!

Fathead

These minnows are usually

one to three inches long and

are available all year long. In

particular, fatheads are great

for targeting yellow perch in

the fall and are considered

excellent walleye bait as well.Golden Shiner


around three inches long and

are effective during winter,

spring and fall months. Many

anglers use these minnows

for targeting walleye.

Spottail Shiner


between two and a half and

three inches long and have a

limited availability, usually

during the spring. These

minnows are great when

walleye fishing.

Sucker Minnow


between three to four inches,

but they can grow to nearly a

foot long. They're available at

all times during the year and

are considered a top bait

choice for northern pike in

the summer.Please note: Michigan has

several bait restrictions in

place to prevent the spread

of fish diseases. Information

about these restrictions and

regulations can be found in

the 2013 Michigan Fishing

Guide.

DNR fishing tip

Buyingminnowsfor fishing

tripUnderstand difference invarious minnow species

can help anglers excel

Nick Brigham neatly leaps a Tawas Area midfielder in a single bound and con-

trols the play in the Blue Devils season opener at home.

rob Deforge of rDsportsphoto.com

Gaylord midfielder Austin Kirby is about to go Ka-Boom with the ball and

launch it toward the Tawas net in the season opener.


Gaylords cerebral striker Jordan Monarch uses his head in a big way to score

the Blue Devils lone goal off a perfect corner kick in the 3-1 loss to Tawas.


Matt Cougar Coger of Gaylord puts the M.C. Hammer thrust behind this one

and launches it a long way in the tough loss to Tawas Area.

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GHS Soccer


5/10

GAYLORD Want to play a

part in the Department ofNatural Resources mission of

keeping state forests healthy

and sustainable and maybe

even make a few bucks in the

process? Heres your opportu-

nity!

This fall, as cones are ripen-

ing, people can collect red and

jack pine cones and sell them

to the DNR by visiting offices

in Cadillac, Gaylord,

Manistique and Marquette.

The seeds are placed in cold

storage at the DNR-operated

Wyman State Nursery until

needed.

Each bushel of pine cones

can net between $30 and $35for the person willing to put in

some sweat equity.

The annual pine cone buy-

ing program provides an

opportunity for residents to

contribute to the DNRs reju-

venation efforts and help pro-

duce millions of seedlings that

will help sustain Michigans

state forest land, said Bill

ONeill, chief of the DNRs

Forest Resources Division

(FRD). The DNRs regenera-

tion efforts have been success-

ful for more than 30 years.

With help from folks collecting

pine cones, the outcomes of

this program can be enjoyed

for years to come.

Michigans forests are

known for their breathtaking

beauty, sheer size and inviting

spaces. These forest lands are

carefully managed for timber,wildlife, recreation, aesthetic

and ecological values all of

which play an important role

in the states economy through

forest-based industry and

tourism.

Collaboration is important

when i t comes to successfully

managing Michigans state for-

est land to meet these needs.

It is no small job, added

ONeill, who also serves as

Michigans state forester. Last

spring alone, FRD staff planted

more than 7 million seedlings

on state forest land reforest-

ing around 7,500 acres.

Many of the seedlings usedin the DNRs planting efforts

come from Wyman. The

Manistique-based facility pro-

duces 5 million to 7.5 million

seedlings annually to help

replenish Michigans forest

land. If pine cones arent col-

lected yearly, those seedlings

wont be produced.

The pine cones sold to the

DNR can help produce seed

and seedlings that will reforest

habitats crucial to the survival

of many species like deer,

turkey and many other game

and non-game species, includ-

ing the federally endangered

Kirtlands warbler.

In addition to the Kirtlands

warbler habitat, the DNR also

focuses its reforestation efforts

on sites that have been

harmed by natural disasters

like wildfire.When natural circum-

stances like last years Duck

Lake Fire destroy large areas

of forest land, the DNR works

to plant seedlings that will

help areas regenerate faster

than they would on their own,

explained David Neumann,

FRD silviculturist. Last spring,

we planted about 1,200 acres

in Newberry at the Duck Lake

site; we have plans to plant an

additional 3,000 acres over the

next three to five years to help

the area recover from the fire.

We leave some of the

regeneration to nature, but will

continue monitoring the sitefor the next few years, he

added.

While the pine cones col-

lected have traditionally come

from the eastern Upper

Peninsula and northern Lower

Peninsula, the DNR is looking

to push cone collection in the

western U.P. this fall.

The western U.P. has some

of the highest-quality jack pine

stands in the state, said Tom

Seablom, FRD timber manage-

ment specialist in Marquette.

The DNR would like to start

an annual collection program

from this area so other areas

can benefit.

September and October are

generally the best months to

collect pine cones. For resi-

dents who are new to collect-

ing pine cones in Michigans

beautiful forests, the DNR

offers the following tips to get

started:

* Look for squirrel caches.

* Pick cones off the tops of

trees from recent timber sales.

* Remember that only cones

that are tight (unopened) and

clean (free of sticks, debris, rot,

decay and fungus) will be

accepted.

* Keep the cones cool to

ensure that they do not begin

to compost; the seeds will die

at high temperatures.

* After the DNR purchases

the pine cones, they are dried

and the seeds are extracted

and cleaned.

Collected seeds can be

stored several years, so your

contribution will help the DNR

grow jack and red pine

seedlings now and well into

the future, ONeill said.

People interested in picking

and selling cones to the DNR

this fall can contact the FRD

staff person in their area for

more information and to find

out the dates each office will

buy cones from the public.

Cadillac: Sue Sobieski, 231-

775-9727, ext. 6904

Gaylord: Tim Greco, 989-

732-3541, ext. 5041

Manistique: Richard

Mergener, 906-341-2518

Marquette: Tom Seablom

906-228-6561

For more information aboutthe DNRs reforestation efforts

and state forest planning, visit

ww w.m ic hi ga n. gov /f ore st -

plan.

WEXFORD COUNTY

The DNA of a wounded

bear killed Aug. 18 by the

Michigan Department of

Natural Resources does

not match the DNA of the

bear that attacked 12-

year-ol d Abby Wetherel l

near Cadillac, the

Michigan Department of

Natural Resources (DNR)

announced Monday.

The bears carcass was

examined by the DNR

Wildlife Disease

Laboratory in Lansing, in

cooperation with

Michigan State University

and the Michigan StatePolice. Tests were con-

ducted for disease, and

the bear's DNA was

extracted. The bear DNA

was then checked against

DNA from fur and saliva

lifted from Abbys clothing

and from the scene of the

attack. The tests showed

that the bear that attacked

Abby was a female. The

bear that was killed was a

male.

The DNR will extend

trapping efforts in the area

of the attack through the

end of the week and will

continue to monitor bear

activity in that location.

The DNR asks the public

to report bear sightings in

the area of the attack,

which is in Wexford

Countys Haring

Township. Reports can be

made to the DNRs Report

All Poaching (RAP)

Hotline, 800-292-7800, or

the departments Cadillac

Operations Service Center

at (231) 775-9727.

The black bear is a pro-

tected species under

Michigan law. The public

is reminded not to shoot abear unless the animal

poses an immediate

threat. Bears are a natural

part of the landscape

within this area and their

presence should not be

seen as a threat.

The bear tested by the

DNR was the result of a

complaint received at

about 11:30 p.m. Aug. 17

in Wexford Countys Selma

Township. Michigan con-

servation officers arrived

on the scene to find that a

man had wounded the

bear by gunshot on his

property because he per-

ceived the bear to be a

threat to his life.

Conservation officers sub-

sequently tracked the bear

and shot the animal at

approximately 2:45 a.m.

Aug. 18.

The bear was not killed

because it was suspected

of being involved in the

Aug. 15 attack on Abby.

Once the animal was dis-

covered, however, the

bear was tested for a pos-

sible relationship to the

attack because it was

within about 2 miles of theattack location.

Michigan has an esti-

mated black bear popula-

tion of 8,000 to 10,000

bears with 90 percent of

the population in the

Upper Peninsula. The

DNR reminds the public

that black bears are gener-

ally fearful of humans and

will usually leave if they

become aware that people

are present. Black bear

attacks on humans are

highly unusual. Many

bear attacks occur

because a sow is protect-

ing her cubs. However,

there is no evidence thatcubs were present at the

scene of the attack on

Abby.

The DNR reminds those

living in an area where

bears may be present:

* Travel in small groups

and make noise to avoid

surprising bears.

* Stand your ground and

then slowly back away if

you encounter a bear. Do

not turn away. Do not

show fear and run. Do not

play dead.* Make yourself look

bigger and talk to the bear

in a stern voice.

* Fight back if actually

attacked with anything at

hand a backpack, a stick,

bare hands.

* Carry pepper spray,

which has been shown to

be effective in fending off

bear attacks.

For additional informa-

tion on living with bears,

visit the DNR website at

www.michigan.gov/bear.


Bear killed in Wexford County not the same as bear that mauled

12-year-old Abby a few days before

MHSAA will list the Trophy Games for football and other

sports each week

Bear DNA does not match

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Workers at the DNR's Gaylord office load pine cones brought in by collectors.

Seeds from the collected cones can be stored and used in replanting for years.

photo by michigan Dnr

GAYLORD / OTSEGOHORSESHOE STANDINGS

as of August 20:

JERRY LINCE 45-11FRED CHEARHART 42-24RON WILKOWSKI 37-17FRANK JASINSKI 27-12

DICK BUR 13-9DARRYL BOLANOWSKI 12-9CECIL HAUSER 30-23DAVE BROWN 32-30GEORGE PRATT 25-24JERRY MANKOWSKI 28-32ERIC SMITH 21-24DON SANDBERG 22-24JORDY TISDALE 23-33JERRY HOLBORN 27-34CHRIS HOLBORN 26-40TERRY BAILY 24-32CHRIS BUR 8-13JOHN REED 5-16

* Newcomers are welcome!! Group meetsTuesday at 6 p.m. Come join us for some fun.

LANSING The first foot-ball games of the 2013 seasontake place on Thursday (Aug.

29). On any given weekend,more than 300,000 fansattend high school footballgames in Michigan, a num-ber higher than the com-bined capacities of FordField, Spartan Stadium and

Michigan Stadium. Sub-var-sity games may be played asearly as Wednesday (Aug. 28).

TROPHY GAMES - Everyweek, we'll list here trophygames that we're aware of -

not only on the gridiron - butin all sports. This week's tro-phy games are:

Thursday, Aug. 29Fremont at Sparta Bull

Bowl (2011)Hudson at Addison Battle

of 127 TrophySanford Meridian at

Midland Bullock Creek

Battle For The PaddleLinden at Fenton State

Bank Traveling Trophy (1976-

present)Big Rapids at Reed City Pioneer Trophy

Napoleon at BrooklynColumbia Central LittleBrown Jug (1967)

Manton at Mesick Little

Brown JugFriday, Aug. 30Lake Orion at Oxford

Double O Pigskin Trophy

(1962-83, 2010-present)

Ironwood at Hurley (Wis.)

The two teams play for

some kind of cheese trophy

Manistique at Negaunee

Oscar Wassberg Trophy

Named for the man who

coached the two teams in his

career

MHSAA spotlightsTrophy Games

1 MILE NORTH ON OLD 27

GAYLORD

989.732.5136HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30AM TO 5:30PM;

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SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM

Joy Fellowship

Assembly of God8600 S. Straits Hwy.

Located between Indian River and Wolverine.

Sunday - Coffee Hour 9 AMService - 10 AM including services for children

Wednesday - 6 PM

231-525-8510 Pastor Bob Moody

Bible Based Preaching

Traditional Music

Friendly, Casual, Atmosphere

Come Just As You Are

Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday 6:00

Alpine Village Baptist Church158 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord 989-732-4602

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Ecumenical WorshipSunday Service and

Sunday School10 a.m.

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826-8315

Need Prayer or Ride to Church...Give us a call

Sunday School - Adults/Kids 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Back to Basics Bible Study 2 pm

611 Mt. Tom Rd. (M-33)Mio, Michigan

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Daily WordTHURSDAY: Isaiah 29:15-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 Woe to those who deeply hide

their plans from the Lord, And whose deeds are done in a dark place, And they say, Whosees us? or Who knows us? 16 You turn things around! Shall the potter be considered asequal with the clay, That what is made would say to its maker, He did not make me; Orwhat is formed say to him who formed it, He has no understanding?

FRIDAY: Isaiah 30:1-3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Woe to the rebellious children,

declares the Lord, Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of MySpirit, In order to add sin to sin; 2 Who proceed down to Egypt Without consulting Me, Totake refuge in the safety of Pharaoh And to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt! 3 Thereforethe safety of Pharaoh will be your shame And the shelter in the shadow of Egypt, your humil-iation

SATURDAY: Jeremiah 29:11-14 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 11 For I know the plans that I

have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a futureand a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.13 You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 14 I will be

found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and will gather you fromall the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I willbring you back to the place from where I sent you into exile.

SUNDAY: Amos 4:6-8 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 6 But I gave you also cleanness of teeth

in all your cities And lack of bread in all your places, Yet you have not returned to Me,declares the Lord. 7 Furthermore, I withheld the rain from you While there were still threemonths until harvest. Then I would send rain on one city And on another city I would notsend rain; One part would be rained on, While the part not rained on would dry up. 8 Sotwo or three cities would stagger to another city to drink water, But would not be satisfied;Yet you have not returned to Me, declares the Lord.

MONDAY: Acts 5:1-4 New American Standard Bible (NASB) But a man named Ananias, with his wife

Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with hiswifes full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles feet. 3 But Petersaid, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep backsome of the price of the land? 4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? Andafter it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed inyour heart? You have not lied to men but to God.

TUESDAY: Romans 1:22-25 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 22 Professing to be wise, they

became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form ofcorruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures. 24 ThereforeGod gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dis-honored among them. 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped andserved the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen

WEDNESDAY: Mark 8:35-38 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 35 For whoever wishes to save

his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospels will save it. 36 Forwhat does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? 37 For what will a mangive in exchange for his soul? 38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulter-ous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in theglory of His Father with the holy angels.

PASTORS PERSPECTIVE

Reverend Karen

HuddelsonFirst Presbyterian Church of

GaylordYou have hear that is was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love

your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.Matthew 5:43-44

At the end of the road they will ask me Have you lived? Have you loved? And not saying a word I willopen my heart full of names.

Dom Pedro CasadaligaOften times I find myself settling for letting conflict or disagreements settle down and escape my atten-

tion after what I consider a sufficient amount of time has passed. Then, I may say to myself: Whew! Im

glad that tension is over with! But, really, is the situation settled according to Gods standards? Most likelynot, if I have settled my way, for just the disagreement to end, then I am truly settling. Settling for lessthan what God would want. If the old saying is to love my neighbor and hate my enemy how good will

that end in the long run? Jesus tells us straight up: go on now, take it further, love only the ones whoreally despise you and pray for them. Really? How am I to do that? Isnt that just about impossible? Thats

where I find myself really settling and I know full well that God wants more for me than just settling!

So then, I am forced to acknowledge Gods plan rather than my own in the situation. Id much rathersettle for a quiet acceptance of the problem and allow space and time to quiet everything down. Then Ican easily forget the whole situation. Sound familiar? But wait a minute; God always seem to have anoth-er plan for my life. HIS plan is to settle disagreements and forgive those who persecute me. Wow - not an

easy task. But this plan somehow is the one that God will not let me get away with! So I seek with Godshelp and divine guidance opportunities to make amends. I pray Okay Lord, help me work thisthrough. Show me how to go about this. And miraculously God places an opportunity right in front of me

to heal the bridges that have formed over chasms that have eroded my relationships. There they are as aDivine gift standing in front of me in unexpect ed ways. It is clear what I am to do. No more settling.God is unequivocally asking me to make that first move towards forgiveness. God is seeking out to see

how I will respond to His instruction. Go out make the first move and extend the hand of Christ and for-give others even if they dont forgive you.

It cannot be another way. God wont allow me to settle any longer. How about you? Are there any hid-

den opportunities to heal broken relationships in your own life? Are you settling for the issue or tension tofloat away or is God calling you to extend that hand of Christ and forgive?

Thoughts on...What Are You Settling for,knowing that God has more for you?

I think I'm like most people and don't realize the

gifts God has given me to reach my full poten-

tial. I find that most go after the results rather

then following there passion and leaving the

results to The Lord. Ephesians 5:17

Phil Graham, Wolverine

I don't know how much more of what He has

for me, and do I deserve more? I try to be

a good person but sometimes I slip back.Barb Harvey, Petoskey

The Holy Spirit to guide me into the right

direction, and finding the truth through

dreams, visions and prayer and I'm still on

my Quest.Linda Leow

All to often it is the business and distractions of life such

as working extra or watching tv, visiting people or

even going to too many Bible studies. These are all

good things but they are not great things like taking

time to read and study the Bible and spending one on

one time with God deepening my relationship with

Him.

Charles Jarman, Petoskey


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2003 Chevy S-10 LS Crew Cab 4x4.

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2005 Ford F-150 FX4. Ext cab, 4x4,

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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 4x4, 4

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2006 Ford Explorer. 4x4, tow pkg,

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ADOPTION

ADOPTION LOVING family offers baby

secure future. Sunlit nursery, educa-

tion, grandparents, travel. Expenses

paid. Michael, Tiffanie 877-878-

3035 or attorney 800-242-8770

UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Thinking

of adoption? Open or closed adop-

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expenses paid. Abbys One True Gift

Adoptions. Call 24/7. 866-413-6294.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

$6.99 LUNCH. 13 different tasty,homemade choices. Try Bros Bistro, I-

75 Exit 270, Waters. 989-705-1800

Craft & Garage Sale. Tables

Available. $3.00 each. Oct. 5 Mio

Community Center. Call: Marilyn,

989-848-2867

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING NICE TOSAY? We would like to hear some-thing nice you have to say about busi-

nesses or people in Northern

Michigan. Send us a note in the mail

or by e-mail. Each week we will pub-

lish positive comments from our

readers in the Weekly Choice. Mail

your note to Weekly Choice, PO Box

382, Gaylord, MI 49734 or e-mail to

[email protected]. Negative

notes may be sent elsewhere. The

Weekly Choice... To Inform, To

Encourage, To Inspire. Northern

Michigan's Weekly RegionalCommunity Newspaper

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH Fry. Walleye,

perch, cod, pan fried or beer bat-

tered. Bros Bistro, I-75 Exit 270,

Waters. 989-705-1800

HOMEMADE, REAL FOOD. Everything

on the menu is available for take out

at Gobblers of Gaylord, 900 S.

Otsego, Gaylord. 989-732-9005

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MORE THAN TURKEY. Perch, shrimp,

smelt, cod, walleye, mahi only at

Gobblers of Gaylord, 900 S. Otsego,

Gaylord. 989-732-9005

Register before September 6, 2013 towin a Tailgate party at the Detroit Tigers

baseball game. The game is Sunday,

September 15, 2013. The Tigers are

hosting the Kansas City Royals. The trip

includes 4 tickets to the game and a

guaranteed great time as the Tigers

head into the playoffs. International RV

World, 277 N. Expressway Court,

Gaylord, MI 49735. 989-448-8700.

Summer Hours: Monday Friday 9am

6pm, Saturday 9am 5pm, Sunday

Noon 4pm.

SATURDAY NIGHT Herb seasoned

prime rib. Try Bros Bistro, I-75 Exit

270, Waters. 989-705-1800

SNACKS & DRINKS GaylordVending can supply your business or

office with vending machines for

snacks and Pepsi products for your

staff and customers. Serving

Gaylord, Petoskey, Boyne City,Charlevoix, East Jordan, Grayling,

Lewiston, Mio and many areas in

Northern Michigan. We offer a full

line of popular snacks and drinks

including a line-up of healthy prod-

ucts. Locally owned and operated.

Contact us at 989-350-9238, 989-

732-8160 or e-mail us at

[email protected].

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no extra charge. Classified ads in the

Weekly Choice are just $2.00 for 10

words. Place your ad on-line at

www.WeeklyChoice.com or call 989-

732-8160.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Small, private collector paying cash

for Baseball, Football cards before1970. Gaylord area. 231-373-0842

APPLIANCES

Maytag Dishwasher Energy Star

$175, remodeling kitchen, Lewiston

989-786-9059.

AUCTIONS

ESTATE AUCTION. August 30, (Fri),

4:30pm. 1454 E. Miller Rd, Fairview.

Troyer Auctions. 989-848-2444

(home); 989-848-9991 (barn).

www.troyerauctions.net

AUTO PARTS

CASH FOR CARS. Any make, model and

year! Free pick-up or tow. Call us at

800-318-9942 and get an offer today!

AUTOMOBILES

$99 a Month. 2002 Chevy Impala.

Air, power. AS LOW AS $99 A MONTH.

Drive Now Auto Sales, 2215 US

Highway 31 N Petoskey, MI 49770.

Phone 231-347-3200. www.dri-

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1989 Cadillac Brougham. Wow! Less

than 31k miles. A classic in white

with white vinyl roof, white leather,

wire wheels, cruise control, an out-

standing creampuff! Dont miss it.



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

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SE. New tires, air, cruise, great MPG.

As low as $149 a month. Rivertown

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VFW Road, Cheboygan, MI 231-627-

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2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS. _

vinyl roof, leather, precision trac,

nice. As low as $199 a month.




2003 Cadillac Deville. Less than 62k

Miles- CARFAX 1 owner! Super Ride!

Loaded with Cadillac features like

Ultra-Sonic Rear Parking Assist,

Heated Front & Outboard Rear Seats,

Previous owner babied it! $6,449.

Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861

US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-

2585.

2005 Chevy Malibu LS. Sunroof, air,

cruise.. As low as $199 a month.




2006 Chevy HHR LT. 30 MPG, seats

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Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone 231-347-

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Cruise,

clean. As low as $169 a month.




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AUTOMOBILES

2009 Ford Taurus. 4 door, air, cruise,

low mileage. As low as $199 a

month. Rivertown Auto Group, The

Best for Less 989 VFW Road,

Cheboygan, MI 231-627-6700.

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2010 Chevy Impala. Air, cruise, 30

MPG. As low as $199 a month.




2010 Mercury Milan. Sirius radio,

loaded. As low as $199 a month.




2011 Ford Focus SE. CARFAX 1

owner! Absolutely clean! Super

MPGs! Deep in Rubber! Traction con-

trol! Curtain Air Bags all rows. Tent

Sale Priced $11,949. Dave Kring

Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31

North, Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

CASH FOR CARS. Local Dealer buying

good quality used vehicles, Statewide

service. We will pick your vehicle up.Call for a free appraisal. 231-627-

6700.

CASH FOR CARS. Local Dealer buying

good quality used vehicles, Statewide

service. We will pick your vehicle up.

Call for a free appraisal. 231-627-

6700.

I BUY CARS! Wrecked or in need of

mechanical repair, 1995 and up.

Gaylord area. 989-732-9362

BICYCLES

MEN'S 12 SPEED 26 inch Biotech

mountain bike, comfort touring sad-

dle, water bottle with cage, barely

used, $100. 989-732-1821.

BOATS & MARINE

BLUEHOLE CANOE. 15 foot with sail-

ing and motor kit and vintage pad-

dles. $500 obo. 989-732-1198.

VINTAGE 1940's 16 foot runabout,Wagemaker Wolverine, $4,000 obo.

989-732-1198

BUILDING MATERIAL

DOORS. Exterior & Interior, $25 and

up. Also woodworking tools. Call for

info 989-370-6058

CLASSIC AUTO

1989 Cadillac Brougham. Wow! Less

than 31k miles. A classic in white

with white vinyl roof, white leather,

wire wheels, cruise control, an out-

standing creampuff! Dont miss it.



Petoskey, MI 231-347-2585.

CASH FOR OLD CARS. Please don't

send to crusher. Michel's Collision &

Restoration 231-348-7066

FOR SALE: 1940 FORD PICKUP. 231-

348-7066

COMPUTERS & OFFICE

COMPUTER GIVING YOUHEADACHES? Call Dave theComputer Doc at 989-731-1408 for

in-your-home or business repair, serv-

ice, upgrades, virus and spyware

removal, training.

FIREWOOD & WOODSTOVE

FIREWOOD, DRY. B. Moeke. 231-631-9600

High efficiency OUTDOOR WOOD

FURNACE from Central Boiler burns

less wood. 25 year warranty. Double

L Tack Inc. 989-733-7651

FREE ITEMS

HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?

Free items classified ads run free of

charge in the Weekly Choice. Call

989-732-8160 or e-mail your ad to

[email protected].

Free: Two 24 x 36 modular buildingsto be moved and given away. Leave a

message for Tom at 231-587-4069.

FRESH FOOD

$6.99 WALLEYE MEAL. Monday all

day only at Gobblers of Gaylord, 900

S. Otsego, Gaylord. 989-732-9005

COD ALMONDINE or chicken marcel-

la, $10.99. Try Bros Bistro, I-75 Exit

270, Waters. 989-705-1800

FURNITURE

2 MATCHING FLEXSTEEL SOFAS. They

look new. Nice Flower pattern on

cream background. These are beauti-

ful sofas in perfect condition. Both for

$480. Call 989-732-8160.

CUSTOM MADE China cabinet, great

condition, $349. 989-732-1821.

QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM SET. Dark

pine finish. 4 drawer chest, desk,

cannonball headboard, queen sizemattress and box springs. Nice con-

dition. $435. Call 989-732-8160

GARAGE & YARD SALE

6330 Beckett Road, 7 miles east of

Gaylord off M-32. Baby items to

household items. Aug 30, 31 & Sept

1, 9am-3pm

666 East Pine Briar Lane, Gaylord.

Saturday 8-31, Sunday 9-1 and

Monday 9-2. 9-6pm. Bedding, dishes,

furniture, lamps, table saw, skis,

misc. 989-732-5245

Furniture, odds and ends, lots of

treasurers, Friday August 30 and

Saturday August 31, 8:00-5:00, 215

W. 6th Street, Gaylord.

GARAGE & YARD SALE

GAYLORD, 1687 Murner Rd.

Downsizing Sale, antiques, hunting

gear, windows, doors, building sup-

plies, piano, furniture, and more.

9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, August 30th

and September 1st.

HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL? Sell itwith a classified ad, just $2.00 for 10

words. Why bother with a Garage

Sale? Sell it the easy way, in the

Weekly Choice.

Junque in the Trunk, 9th annual com-

munity garage sale, sponsored by the

Grayling Promotional Association.

Saturday, August 31 from 10:00am

to 3:00pm in the parking lot of the

Grayling MiniMall. Reserve space for

$15. Find treasures at great prices.

For information, call Linda Schultz

989-348-9419.

GUNS

BUYING OLDER Savage rifles and any

old .22's. Also looking for old and

obsolete ammo. 989-390-1529.

CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE CLASS,

$125, one day class. Certifiedinstructor, Ty Cole. 989-826-3907

HELP WANTED

Associate preschool teacher position

available. Qualified candidate must

have Associates degree in early child-

hood education or child development

or the equivalent; or a valid class-room CDA credential. Submit letter of

interest and resume to Aaron

Gaffney, Ellsworth Community

School, 9467 Park St., Ellsworth, MI

49729. (231) 588-2544

Christian Value Company seeks

spare time, part time, full time help

at home. Great income potential with

national roll out of revolutionary

Green Technology Products. Call 989-

619-7289.

Full Time Auto & Truck Salesperson.

Retail sales experience is helpful and

preferred but will consider training

the right candidate. Must be honest,

hardworking, outgoing, punctual and

dependable. Must have current,

unrestricted Michigan driver's

license. Includes benefits. Apply in

person. Scheer Motors Chevy, Buick,

Chrysler, Dodge, Ram & Jeep. 829Old 27 North, Grayling

HELP WANTED

Feature Writer Grayling/Lewiston/Mio Report positive news and writefeature stories. Experienced writer

and photographer a plus. Must have

Digital camera, computer and posi-

tive outlook. E-mail info and samples

to Dave at [email protected].

Maintenance Person needed for a

friendly local apartment community

in Gaylord. This position requires

someone w

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